couples

Example Sentences

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He pointed to committee analysis of the bill that could affect so-called “Romeo and Juliet” couples — those close in age, for instance with one partner being 19 and the other being 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Social media is flooded with photos of children, the elderly, and couples, along with their names and descriptions, as well as a contact number for their families.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

While most of Eddy’s work is focused on acrimonious couples, he is getting an increasing number of requests to apply the principles of high-conflict divorce to families dealing with eldercare.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Most straight people already believed women should work, premarital sex is normal and unhappy couples should divorce.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

There were tables and chairs in the rose-garden for the couples who wanted to sit out.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier